A team from various United Nations organizations has begun the removal of the largest landfill located in Gaza City. Approximately 370,000 metric tons of waste will be moved to a temporary landfill before eventual transfer to the main landfill site in the Juhor al-Dik area, which is under Israeli control. Amjad Al-Shawwa, director of civil society organizations in Gaza, expressed hopes for the program's continuity until all waste in the Gaza Strip, estimated at around 900,000 tons, is removed.

Yahya Al-Sarraj, the director of Gaza City Municipality, emphasized that the Israeli occupation has historically impeded the removal and transfer of waste outside the city, resulting in dire health and environmental catastrophes for the residents. The communal efforts are aimed at engaging various parties to pressure the occupation into allowing the necessary waste management operations to proceed smoothly.

Additionally, Al-Sarraj urged for the introduction of environmentally friendly incinerators that are employed in many countries globally for waste disposal. The ongoing situation highlights the challenges faced in managing waste effectively amidst restrictions and stresses the urgent need for sustainable waste management solutions in the region.